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Venkata S. — Senior Finance Analyst from India

Venkata S.

Senior Finance Analyst

India 6+ years
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Venkata S. is a seasoned finance business partner and FP&A leader with a rich career spanning over nine years in strategic finance. Based in Bangalore, India, he has demonstrated his prowess in managing an impressive $165M+ portfolio and recovering over $30M in revenue. As a trusted partner recognized by the CFO, he has driven significant process transformations using AI-driven FP&A tools, including Microsoft Copilot and GPT platforms. He has played a pivotal role in industries such as apparel and healthcare, exemplified by his work with Levi Strauss & Co. and Parexel International. At Levi Strauss, he steered the SG&A Opex management of a substantial portfolio and partnered with senior leaders to execute strategies like the $10B "5 Pocket Plan." At Parexel, Venkata S. excelled in revenue recognition and O2C transformation, spearheading the growth of revenue through innovative methodologies in project management and reclassification. His expertise in Excel and Essbase Hyperion, coupled with hands-on ERP systems such as SAP S/4 and Oracle, underscores his ability to deliver audit-ready financial solutions and effective cross-functional collaboration.

Experience

  • Lead Financial Analyst

    Levi Strauss & Co. · 2024 — Present
    Managed comprehensive Opex functions for an extensive portfolio of over $165M, covering budgeting, forecasting, actuals review, and journal entries related to headcount, travel, and general SG&A expenses. Led the annual AOP/AFP cycle by developing executive templates and consolidating budget inputs from multiple cost centers. Conducted monthly close and variance analysis utilizing Essbase Hyperion, ensuring accurate payroll allocations and providing corrective action plans. Spearheaded quarterly forecast cycles, executing bridge analysis to elucidate variance drivers for stakeholders. Collaborated with senior management to develop a financial model supporting major organizational restructuring efforts, quantifying cost impacts and savings. Established a Travel & Entertainment spend model to address forecast variances and implemented corrective measures. Prepared quarterly SG&A variance commentary and maintained a detailed reporting model utilizing advanced Excel functions. Actively employed Microsoft Copilot tools to streamline financial analysis tasks.

  • Senior Financial Analyst I

    Parexel International · 2022 — 2024
    Took ownership of the CTRS business unit’s financial management as the sole Finance lead across a significant portfolio, while coordinating the workload of a team of Finance Analysts. Leveraged revenue recognition and reclassification methodologies to address and rectify gaps in revenue reporting. Implemented forecast models using Parexel GPT to analyze project trends, enhancing revenue capture capabilities. Developed and disseminated a forecasting workflow to over 400 project leads, facilitating improved input accuracy for the Order-to-Cash forecasting system. Administered the PRISM forecasting system, delivering training and oversight for financial analysis accuracy. Evaluated finance utilization to optimize productivity and conducted profitability analyses across diverse projects.

  • Financial Analyst III

    Parexel International · 2021 — 2022
    Acted as the Subject Matter Expert for ASC 606 Revenue Recognition on the Order-to-Cash transformation, collaborating with IT to align financial models with ASC guidelines for improved transparency across MEDCOM projects. Managed month-end closing processes and variance analysis for the portfolio, integrating updates from budget owners and monitoring revenue opportunities. Produced the enterprise Consulting Revenue Report and presented cross-SBU results to executive leadership monthly. Earned recognition from the CFO for the implementation of ASC 606 and as a vital contributor to the success of the O2C forecasting model.

  • Financial Analyst II

    Parexel International · 2020 — 2021
    Oversaw an $85M cross-functional portfolio between MEDCOM and CRS, identifying significant revenue leakage across multiple projects and recommending governance improvements. Developed a monthly revenue reclassification process that substantially increased recognized revenue for MEDCOM and streamlined the reclassification journal entries over time.

  • Financial Analyst I

    Parexel International · 2017 — 2019
    Managed revenue recognition for a $20M project portfolio, which later expanded. Assembled journal entries by tracking budget ownership, reconciling actuals, and ensuring accuracy before financial closing. Reviewed expenditures against project budgets and secured final Finance approvals for client deliverables, successfully taking on a cross-functional portfolio within the role's final phase.

Skills & Expertise

QuickbooksCA (Chartered Accountant)Financial Accounting Analysis

Education

  • CMA
    Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICAI) · — — 2016
  • Bachelor of Commerce
    Acharya Nagarjuna University